For the Quarter Ending June 2026
Sodium Bisulfide Prices in APAC
- In Indonesia, the Sodium Bisulfide Price Index rose by 13.53% quarter-over-quarter, driven by freight escalation.
- The average Sodium Bisulfide price for the quarter was approximately USD 618.00/MT, reflecting freight-driven costs.
- Sodium Bisulfide Spot Price firmed on constrained delivered supply and higher Shanghai-Jakarta container freight charges.
- Sodium Bisulfide Price Forecast signals marginal volatility with easing after peak freight and feedstock adjustments.
- Sodium Bisulfide Production Cost Trend stayed elevated as Caustic Soda input and freight pushed costs.
- Sodium Bisulfide Demand Outlook steady, supported by pulp, nickel laterite operations and leather offtake growth.
- Sodium Bisulfide Price Index reflected import dependency, sixty-five percent share enabling pass-through of cost pressures.
- Exporters raised offers to protect margins while comfortable inventories limited supply shortfalls for Indonesian buyers.
Why did the price of Sodium Bisulfide change in June 2026 in APAC?
- Freight surged on Shanghai-Jakarta lanes, sharply increasing landed costs and narrowing arbitrage for import cargoes.
- Caustic Soda feedstock costs rose modestly, elevating production cash costs across Chinese exporters supplying Indonesia.
- Steady downstream demand from pulp, nickel and leather sectors absorbed cargoes, allowing pass-through of costs.
China
- In China, the Sodium Bisulfide Price Index rose by 13.12% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting tighter export availability.
- Export tightening and merchant allocations reduced immediate volumes, lifting the Sodium Bisulfide Spot Price briefly.
India
- In India, the Sodium Bisulfide Price Index rose by 3.03% quarter-over-quarter, driven by feedstock inflation.
- Sodium Bisulfide Spot Price firmed as elemental sulphur delays and higher caustic raised cash costs.
Sodium Bisulfide Prices in Europe
- In Turkey, the Sodium Bisulfide Price Index rose by 26.533% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting logistics and currency-driven cost pass-through.
- The average Sodium Bisulfide price for the quarter was approximately USD 357.67/MT, reported by traders.
- Sodium Bisulfide Spot Price strengthened as importers passed elevated container freight and weaker lira into landed cost bases.
- Sodium Bisulfide Price Forecast indicates moderate volatility with net easing after acute freight shocks normalize and inventories rebuild.
- Sodium Bisulfide Production Cost Trend tracked higher as caustic soda and sulphur dioxide feedstock costs supported offers.
- Sodium Bisulfide Demand Outlook remains steady driven by mining and leather sectors, moderating paper sector influence.
- Sodium Bisulfide Price Index movements were amplified by low warehouse cover, firm export demand, and booking urgency.
- Major exporters maintained operating rates, while Mediterranean congestion and longer sailings pressured lead times and seller pricing.
Why did the price of Sodium Bisulfide change in June 2026 in Europe?
- Freight inflation sharply increased landed costs for Chinese cargoes, directly elevating import parity and distributor offers.
- Turkish lira depreciation raised local import bills, encouraging distributors to pass costs to buyers rather than absorb losses.
- Steady mining and leather offtake kept demand firm, tightening inventories and enabling sellers to apply replacement-cost pricing.
Finland
- In Finland, the Sodium Bisulfide Price Index rose by 10.08% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting stronger import parity.
- Sodium Bisulfide Spot Price firmed in June as the Price Index reflected currency depreciation pressures.
Sodium Bisulfide Prices in South America
- In Argentina, the Sodium Bisulfide Price Index rose by 34.2% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting tighter imports now.
- The average Sodium Bisulfide price for the quarter was approximately USD 362.33/MT, reflecting thin inventories.
- Sodium Bisulfide Spot Price climbed as Brazilian, US and Chinese allocation reductions tightened prompt availability.
- Sodium Bisulfide Price Forecast expects marginal easing, though freight and currency risks sustain near-term volatility.
- Sodium Bisulfide Production Cost Trend increased due to sulfur feedstock risk and higher insurance premiums.
- Sodium Bisulfide Demand Outlook stays firm as mining, lithium and tanneries increase reagent restocking ahead.
- Port congestion and stevedore stoppages constrained flows, tightening supplies and lifting Sodium Bisulfide Price Index.
- Inventory coverage fell below safety levels as delayed shipments and tight allocations reduced terminal supply.
Why did the price of Sodium Bisulfide change in June 2026 in South America?
- Constrained exports from Brazil, US and China tightened prompt supply, elevating import parity, landed costs.
- Argentine peso depreciation amplified dollar-denominated CFR quotations, increasing domestic procurement costs for importers and traders.
- Port labor stoppages and berth congestion raised demurrage, delayed discharges and reduced terminal inventories thereby.
Chile
- In Chile, the Sodium Bisulfide Price Index rose by 9.49% quarter-over-quarter, driven mainly by peso depreciation.
- Sodium Bisulfide Spot Price strengthened in June as diminished Chinese export parcels tightened prompt availability domestically.
Sodium Bisulfide Prices in North America
- Sodium Bisulfide Spot Price softened through April and May before stabilizing in June, as improved production rates from domestic chlor-alkali plants increased available volumes.
- Sodium Bisulfide Production Cost Trend saw marginal relief from lower natural gas and caustic soda co-product values, though sulfur feedstock costs remained firm, limiting further downside.
- Sodium Bisulfide Price Forecast signals continued softness in early Q3 2026, with potential recovery if pulp and paper producers resume restocking after seasonal maintenance turnarounds.
- Sodium Bisulfide Demand Outlook is mixed; demand from the mining and flotation sector remained steady, while the leather tanning and dye industries reduced intake due to weaker consumer goods orders.
- Major North American producers operated at 75–78% capacity, with one key facility in Louisiana completing an unplanned maintenance outage in May, though output quickly normalized in June.
- Gulf Coast inventories built up by approximately 10% over the quarter, weighing on the Sodium Bisulfide Price Index as buyers delayed spot purchases in anticipation of further price erosion.
Why did the price of Sodium Bisulfide change in June 2026 in North America?
- Prices decreased in June 2026 primarily due to a rapid normalization of supply following the May maintenance restart at a major Louisiana production facility, which added prompt tons to the spot market.
- Simultaneously, weaker-than-expected seasonal restocking from the pulp and paper sector reduced procurement urgency, pushing the Sodium Bisulfide Spot Price lower as suppliers competed for limited orders.
- Lower caustic soda co-product credits, while beneficial for buyers, did not trigger immediate production cuts; instead, steady operating rates kept the Sodium Bisulfide Price Index under downward pressure during June.
For the Quarter Ending March 2026
Sodium Bisulfide Prices in APAC
- In Indonesia, the Sodium Bisulfide Price Index rose by 5.766% quarter-over-quarter, driven by tighter imports.
- The average Sodium Bisulfide price for the quarter was approximately USD 214.00/MT, reflecting import cost pressures.
- Sodium Bisulfide Spot Price firmed in March as limited spot volumes met strong metallurgical demand.
- Sodium Bisulfide Price Forecast indicates limited upside supported by freight increases and tighter export offers.
- Sodium Bisulfide Production Cost Trend rose as caustic soda and sulfur costs increased in China.
- Sodium Bisulfide Demand Outlook remains firm driven by nickel, gold hydrometallurgy expansions and pulp restocking.
- Sodium Bisulfide Price Index strengthened in March as inventories tightened and importers accelerated replenishment purchases.
- Port delays and hazardous-waste permit enforcement extended lead times, reducing availability for eastern island customers.
Why did the price of Sodium Bisulfide change in March 2026 in APAC?
- Rising caustic soda and sulfur costs increased landed costs, prompting exporters to limit spot volumes.
- Freight rates rose and hazardous-waste permit enforcement lengthened customs clearance, tightening effective supply into Indonesia.
- Indonesian rupiah depreciation amplified dollar-denominated import costs, intensifying buyer urgency and supporting offers domestically thereby.
Sodium Bisulfide Prices in Europe
- In Turkey, the Sodium Bisulfide Price Index rose by 10.27% quarter-over-quarter, due to freight pressures.
- The average Sodium Bisulfide price for the quarter was approximately USD 282.67/MT amid freight pressure.
- Sodium Bisulfide Spot Price rose as container insurance and freight increased delivered cost to Turkey.
- Sodium Bisulfide Price Forecast signals firmness as logistical constraints and insurance premiums remain into spring.
- Sodium Bisulfide Production Cost Trend shows higher container rates and weaker lira elevating import costs.
- Sodium Bisulfide Demand Outlook remains firm with leather, pulp, and mining procurement absorbing higher offers.
- Price Index sensitivity rose as port inventories comfortable but offers moved higher due to logistics.
- Export allocations from Russia and Spain remained regular, limiting shocks while import dependence kept exposure.
Why did the price of Sodium Bisulfide change in March 2026 in Europe?
- Container freight surged directly increasing landed costs for Turkey given import dependency and limited arbitrage.
- Turkish lira depreciation inflated dollar invoices, prompting suppliers to pass through higher local costs domestically.
- Seasonal leather, pulp, and mining procurement absorbed offers, supporting price increases despite steady physical availability.
Sodium Bisulfide Prices in South America
- In Argentina, the Sodium Bisulfide Price Index fell by 5.26% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting softer spot arrivals.
- The average Sodium Bisulfide price for the quarter was USD 270.00/MT, based on CFR imports.
- Sodium Bisulfide Spot Price firmed in March as inventory buffers tightened and export volumes reduced.
- Sodium Bisulfide Price Forecast points to modest upside as Price Index responds to constrained shipments.
- Sodium Bisulfide Production Cost Trend rose as higher demurrage and insurance premiums increased cost pressure.
- Sodium Bisulfide Demand Outlook remains firm as mining commissioning and regulatory-driven tannery purchases sustain imports.
- Sodium Bisulfide Price Index volatility rose with port strikes and diversions, prompting buyers to book.
- Recent port congestion and Brazilian maintenance reversed earlier downside, tightening availability despite steady hinterland logistics.
Why did the price of Sodium Bisulfide change in March 2026 in South America?
- Brazilian maintenance cut export allocations, reducing supply into Argentina and tightening regional availability, lifting prices.
- Berth congestion and labour actions lengthened vessel turnarounds, increasing demurrage and raising effective delivered costs.
- Firm offtake from lithium and copper projects and tannery replenishment supported stronger month-end purchasing activity.
For the Quarter Ending December 2025
Sodium Bisulfide Prices in APAC
- In Indonesia, the Sodium Bisulfide Price Index rose by 3.31% quarter-over-quarter, driven by stronger import volumes.
- The average Sodium Bisulfide price for the quarter was approximately USD 218.67/MT, reflecting narrow December trading.
- Sodium Bisulfide Spot Price softened as lower intra-Asian freight and Chinese FOB declines pressured offers.
- Sodium Bisulfide Production Cost Trend showed marginal upward pressure from caustic soda, partially offset by weaker export prices.
- Sodium Bisulfide Price Forecast anticipates modest declines as abundant Chinese supply meets subdued Indonesian textile and leather purchases.
- Sodium Bisulfide Demand Outlook remains muted due to structural textile weakness and cautious procurement by leather tanneries.
- Indonesia's Sodium Bisulfide Price Index reflected narrow trading ranges as bonded warehouse inventories accumulated before year end.
- Chinese run-rate stability and steady PT Petrosida output maintained supply, limiting Indonesian short-term price appreciation.
Why did the price of Sodium Bisulfide change in December 2025 in APAC?
- High Chinese export availability and lower freight reduced landed costs, pressuring local offers in December.
- Slight caustic soda cost uptick raised production cost trend, but was insufficient to offset oversupply pressure.
- Soft demand from textiles and leather, combined with accumulated bonded stocks, muted December purchasing activity.
Sodium Bisulfide Prices in Europe
- In Turkey, the Sodium Bisulfide Price Index fell by 12.83% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting weak downstream demand.
- The average Sodium Bisulfide price for the quarter was approximately USD 253.67/MT based on assessments.
- Sodium Bisulfide Spot Price remained pressured as textile and leather procurement stayed minimal, limiting enquiries.
- Sodium Bisulfide Price Forecast suggests muted near-term outlook as imports remain steady and demand softens.
- Sodium Bisulfide Production Cost Trend showed upward pressure from freight and currency, offsetting demand weakness.
- Sodium Bisulfide Demand Outlook remains subdued as textile and leather avoid stock builds, constraining volumes.
- Sodium Bisulfide Price Index weakness reflected ample import availability, normalised port operations easing logistical bottlenecks.
- Export demand remained limited, allowing distributors to reduce offers, preserving buyers' negotiating leverage, subdued pricing.
Why did the price of Sodium Bisulfide change in December 2025 in Europe?
- Weak downstream demand in textiles and leather curtailed procurement, reducing importers' willingness to pay premiums.
- Elevated freight costs and Turkish lira depreciation increased landed costs, offsetting downward pressure on offers.
- Port congestion eased in December, improving deliveries, while steady Chinese imports kept supply ample overall.
Sodium Bisulfide Prices in South America
- In Argentina, the Sodium Bisulfide Price Index fell by 3.66% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting weaker imports and softer demand.
- The average Sodium Bisulfide price for the quarter was approximately USD 271.67/MT, reflecting subdued downstream consumption.
- Sodium Bisulfide Spot Price remained soft in December as ample arrivals and comfortable port inventories supported buyer negotiation.
- Sodium Bisulfide Price Forecast indicates mild downside pressure from continued import availability and seasonal consumption weakness.
- Sodium Bisulfide Production Cost Trend improved slightly as upstream quicklime and calcium hydroxide costs eased, reducing landed cost pressures.
- Sodium Bisulfide Demand Outlook remains subdued with textile and mining procurement restrained by weak industrial activity and competitiveness.
- Sodium Bisulfide Price Index movements were influenced by peso depreciation dynamics altering importer negotiation and currency-adjusted landed costs.
- Port logistics remained smooth, steady operating rates at origins preserved supply balance, limiting upside in spot market.
Why did the price of Sodium Bisulfide change in December 2025 in South America?
- Chinese export parity weakened while upstream quicklime and hydroxide costs eased, lowering landed Argentine procurement.
- Domestic textile and leather production contracted, curbing chemical buying and suppressing offtake across end-use industries.
- Peso depreciation raised replacement cost risk for importers; steady shipments and inventories prevented assessment spikes.
For the Quarter Ending September 2025
North America
- In the United States, the Sodium Bisulfide Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, driven by increasing production costs.
- Sodium Bisulfide production costs increased due to a 2.6% PPI rise in August 2025 and higher industrial electricity prices that month.
- Demand faced minimal industrial production growth, up 0.1% in September 2025, indicating limited sector expansion.
- The Sodium Bisulfide demand outlook was supported by robust retail sales, increasing 5.42% in September 2025, boosting consumer sectors.
- Mining output, a key Sodium Bisulfide demand driver, moved up in August 2025 after a July decline, showing some recovery.
- The pulp and paper industry, a significant consumer, projects modest growth in 2025, particularly in specialty packaging.
- Trade flows were impacted by US tariff strategy, with global rates reaching approximately 19% by August 2025.
- Declining consumer confidence to 94.2 in September 2025 signaled potential softening demand for discretionary leather goods.
Why did the price of Sodium Bisulfide change in September 2025 in North America?
- Rising producer input costs, evidenced by a 2.6% PPI increase in August 2025, elevated Sodium Bisulfide production expenses.
- Increased industrial electricity prices in August 2025 contributed to higher operational costs for Sodium Bisulfide manufacturers.
- Overall inflationary pressures, with CPI at 3.0% in September 2025, supported an upward Sodium Bisulfide price trend.
APAC
- In China, Sodium Bisulfide prices fell in Q3 2025, driven by weak industrial demand and consumer sentiment.
- Sodium Bisulfide production costs faced upward pressure from sulfur upstream, which experienced an upward trend during Q3 2025.
- Demand for Sodium Bisulfide was mixed, with strengthening copper flotation and stable textile activity in Q3 2025.
- The Manufacturing Index contracted in September 2025, signaling reduced overall industrial activity impacting chemical consumption.
- Caustic soda upstream supply experienced oversupply in August 2025, contributing to cautious cost trends for Sodium Bisulfide.
- Chinese caustic soda export pressures weighed on prices in Q3 2025, affecting broader market dynamics for related chemicals.
- The Consumer Price Index decreased by 0.3% year-over-year in September 2025, reflecting weak consumer demand.
- Industrial Production increased by 6.5% year-over-year in September 2025, providing some support for overall industrial chemical demand.
Why did the price of Sodium Bisulfide change in September 2025 in APAC?
- Weak industrial demand, evidenced by a 2.3% decline in PPI year-over-year in September 2025, pressured prices.
- The Manufacturing Index contracting in September 2025 signaled reduced production, impacting Sodium Bisulfide consumption.
- Caustic soda oversupply in August 2025 and export pressures contributed to downward price trends.
Europe
- In Germany, the Sodium Bisulfide Price Index fell quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, driven by weakened industrial demand.
- Sodium Bisulfide production costs faced mixed pressures; producer prices fell 1.7% in September 2025.
- Sulfur upstream costs surged in September 2025; natural gas prices remained high in Q1-Q3 2025.
- Rising consumer inflation at 2.4% in September 2025 increased general operational costs for industries.
- The demand outlook for Sodium Bisulfide was bearish; industrial production declined 1.0% in September 2025.
- Overall chemical product demand in Germany weakened throughout Q3 2025, with the Manufacturing Index contracting.
- Despite a 0.2% retail sales rise in September 2025, stable 6.3% unemployment suggested subdued consumer confidence.
- German chemical industry capacity utilization dropped significantly in September 2025, indicating efforts to manage inventory levels.
- Export expectations for German chemicals turned gloomier in September 2025, partly due to US tariffs in July.
Why did the price of Sodium Bisulfide change in September 2025 in Europe?
- Weakened chemical demand in Germany Q3 2025; industrial production fell 1.0% in September.
- Producer prices for industrial products declined 1.7% in September 2025, lowering manufacturing costs.
- Sulfur upstream costs surged in September 2025, partially offsetting lower producer prices.
